A sewing machine needle is a specialized needle for use in a sewing machine. A sewing machine needle consists of: shank – clamped by the sewing machine’s needle holder shoulder – where the thick shank tapers down to the shaft shaft – a length suitable for driving the eye and thread through the material and down to the bobbin groove – cut in the front of the shaft to allow the thread to lie more closely to the needle as it passes through the fabric scarf – provides extra room for the hook or shuttle to pass close by eye – carries the thread point – penetrates the material by either parting the threads or cutting a hole in the fabric The needles are sold in a package of 5 pcs/pack. DOWNLOAD SIZE GUIDE